That means you're benefiting from memory foam cups, a high-quality fully retractable microphone, and the same 40mm drivers as featured in the full-fat flagships at a much cheaper rate. It's a remarkably lightweight headset, coming in at just 236g / 0.52 lbs, so it's unlikely to sag on you.įeatures: The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X bears a striking resemblance to others in the hardware manufacturer's lineup. This Xbox One headset plugs directly into your Xbox Wireless Controller through a 3.5mm connection, and the cable has a decent amount of length to it to be comfortable in play sessions. That's why we're confident in the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X's humble price point of just $57.82 / £59.99 / AU$139 delivering excellent wired audio performance on the console.ĭesign: Things are kept minimalist with the design of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X overall, as the build quality is a step below what you'll find from the bigger entries by the company. There's no reason why one of the best Xbox One headsets should cost the Earth. ❌ You want a wireless headset: As expected from a budget Xbox One headset, this one uses a 3.5mm jack, so you'll have to up your budget if you want to cut the cord on your console.